Life Orientation

Topic: Study Skills

Grade 10
Term 2 :Week 1 – 3
Compiled by EM Molebatsi
Overview of Subtopics
Week 1:Study Skills
• Listening, reading, comprehension ,
concentration , memory, organization , time
management .
• Study Methods, Note taking , mind mapping ,
selecting important concepts & content ,
assignment and essay construction and
making comparisons

Week 2 : Week 3 :
• Critical creative and • Process of assessment
problem solving skills Internal and external
• Annual study Plan
Study Skills
 Week 1: Study Skills and Study Methods

1.1 The memory skill of association refers to:

A reducing information to its main points
B associating what you are learning with what you already know
C summarising the beginning of letters of a section into a few words
D forming an image of whatever it is that you want to remember, e.g.
a picture of the page on which maps, charts or diagrams appear

1.2 The reading technique of scanning requires that you:

A glance over an article or text to get an overview before reading in
depth
• B look through the text to find specific information before reading in
depth
C read carefully to gain a good understanding of the contents
D read for leisure
Week 1 : Study Skills and Study Methods

1.3 A listening skill requires you to:

A hear the message conveyed
B understand the message you heard
C list facts
D pay attention

1.4 In the SQ3-R method of studying, the 3 R’s refer to:

A read, respond, review
B read, recall, review
C revise, read, review
D read, repeat, respond
Week 1 : Study Skills and Study Methods…..

1.5 The memory skill of acronyms refers to:

A associating what you are learning with what you already know
B ways of making associations to help with remembering
C summarising the beginning of letters of a section into a few words
D forming an image of whatever it is that you want to remember, e.g.
a picture of the page on which maps, charts or diagrams appear

1.6 In the SQ3-R method of studying, the 3 R’s refer to:

A read, respond, review
B read, recall, review
C revise, read, review
D read, repeat, respond
Week 1:Study Skills and Study Methods

QUESTION : 2

2.1 Study techniques are important skills to acquire if learners want to

improve their performance at school. Explain how you can improve the
following study skills:

2.1.1 Reading
2.1.2 Concentration
2.1.3 Memory

2.2 Discuss briefly why are the following activities important when
studying:
2.2.1 note taking
2.2.2 selecting important concepts and content
2.2.3 essay writing
 Time management

• Complete the time below regarding time wasters in your life:

Time-wasters How to prevent them when you

are studying
Week 1: Study Skills and Study Methods

Question 3

In the table below, list TWO STUDY SKILLS and TWO STUDY METHODS
that you would recommend as essential when preparing for the exams:

Study Skills Study Methods

(4x1)
 Week 1

QUESTION 4

• Explain the key elements involved in time management. (5)

• Explain five reasons why time management is important in your

studies and give five concrete steps to manage your study time
effectively. [10]
Mind Mapping week 1….
Mind mapping Study Skills /Study Methods.
• A mind map helps you to
• Understand the topic , make notes, summarise and present
information.
• Remember facts , it is a memory aid. It makes you see the whole
purpose clearly
• Revise information . Think about and solve problems in a
creative way.
• Organise ,categorise and sort information
• Learn more easily and faster, while you have fun.
Activity 5 : Develop a mind map
• 1. Follow the tips on mind mapping
• Choose a topic in one of your favourite subjects, summarise this
topic in the form of a mind map.
• Draw your mind map across two pages. You could use a topic on
study skills in your text book or notes provided in class (20)
How to study - Extract from a motivational speech by Professor Bright

Activity :6
Read the passage below .
Good morning, class. You look so good today . What lovely blue school uniforms ; you
look cool ! Enjoy your studies and good d luck with your examinations ,grade 10
learners ! I remember when I was in grade 10 , I had to choose between my studies
and my social life .I a glad I chose my studies, as today I can see ,I am a successful
professor at a university . Oh those were the good old days
When you're in class record the information in the form of short notes , later review
your notes .Underline key words , mark up core concepts and content, and or make a
mind map

1.Then select four important concepts and write these in a list

2.Summarise the content that you think is important, in point
form or in a mind map. Underline the core words or concepts
3.Recite the information out loud ,using your own words to understand and
remember .
4. Reflect and think about what you have learnt , make links with what you
already know. Think about how it applies in real life situations .
Week 2/3 - Critical ,creative and problem solving skills

‘We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of

thinking we used when we created them ‘
Albert Einstein

1. What is meant by the following concepts:

a. critical thinking
b. creative thinking
c. problem solving
2. In short essay explain briefly why these three concepts are important for a
teenager who is living in the 21st century.
3. Critically evaluate which of these three concepts is more important. And why.
Formal and Informal Assessment
 Formal and informal assessment
Answer the following questions:

1. How often will the following forms of assessment be done:

1.1 informal assessment
1.2 formal assessment
2. Explain briefly why are these assessments important:
2.1 informal assessment
2.2 formal assessment
3. Critically discuss the following:
3.1 informal assessments are formative
3.2 formal assessments are summative
 Annual Study Plan

1. What is an Annual Study Plan?

2. Which aspects would you include in your
Annual Study Plan to ensure a balanced
life?
3. Discuss the factors that contribute to a
learner following an Annual Study Plan
loyally.
4. Advise a friend on why an Annual Study
Plan is important.
 Annual Study Plan

• Draw your Annual Study Plan. Ensure that it reflects a balanced

lifestyle.